Texas Plato Massacre A philosophy professor at Texas A&M, Martin Peterson, has been instructed to remove readings by Plato and specific modules on race, gender, and sexual morality from a first-year course. This action stems from new academic censorship policies adopted by the Texas A&M Board of Regents, which ban courses from advocating 'race or gender ideology' or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity without authorization. Professor Peterson reluctantly agreed to alter the course to comply, expressing concerns about academic freedom and the rigor of the education students will receive.
- Texas A&M professor Martin Peterson must remove Plato readings and race/gender topics from a course due to new university policies.
- The university's policy prohibits courses from advocating 'race or gender ideology' or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
- The policy was adopted following executive orders from Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Professor Peterson believes the policy violates the First Amendment and academic freedom.
- Peterson will replace the controversial modules with lectures on free speech and academic freedom.